Video game giant Nintendo opened its newest flagship store Thursday in San Francisco's Union Square, as the area seeks to recover from multiple store closings.

At a time when more video games are sold online, Nintendo created a place that will be a draw to gamers and tourists

San Francisco is now home to the first official Nintendo store on the West Coast. Why it matters: The Thursday opening — a big win for Union Square amid its post-pandemic recovery — marks the second official Nintendo store in the U.